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    Rear bleeding-Help

    I have three of my chickens that are bleeding from the rear just recently. One, a couple of days ago and now two more today. There have not been any blood smears on their eggs. My rooster has recently been very aggressive toward the girls, could he be the cause, or is there something else...
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    Effects of a Rooster on Eggs and Egg Laying?

    I have read or heard conflicting information about having a rooster in the flock? Can we clarify these questions? 1. Does a fertile egg really taste or look different? Blood spot, etc.? 2. Does a rooster affect the laying rate. I have heard that it will make them lay better, and that it...
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    Anyone near Clovis, NM?

    I am in Clovis, NM....Is there anyone near in Eastern, NM or West Texas?
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    Too Drafty?

    I live in Eastern NM and built my coop with old pickets pushed flush together. There are some gaps here and there, but I had read that there should be ventilation. I concluded this will suffice. In the winter it can get really cold for 3-4 days, but can then warm back up to 50's-60's during...
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    Feed in the the Run? Coop? or both?

    I have searched and not found what I am really wanting to know. I am fairly new to all of this and trying to figure it all out. Right now I have my coop with boxes in the back. I have the feed and water near the boxes to avoid it being under my roosts and getting messed up. The nest boxes...
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    Roos or Not???

    Number 1 and 2 are about 7-8 weeks old and number 3 is probably 5-6 weeks old. What do you think. I am not sure I want one rooster, but definitely not 3 .
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    Two ages and no way to separate.

    I recently took in 6 younger chickens that needed a home. Someone though they would be a cute gift, and we all know how that generally goes. You need to be prepared for this. I am just starting out myself, I wanted to raise chickens and had bought some reds from TSC. They are now 7 weeks...
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